English, 08.03.2021 17:40 tiwaribianca475

Read this excerpt from Lord of the Flies. There was a moment’s struggle and the glimmering conch jigged up and down. Ralph leapt to his feet.

"Jack! Jack! You haven’t got the conch! Let him speak."
Jack’s face swam near him.
"And you shut up! Who are you, anyway? Sitting there telling people what to do. You can’t hunt, you can’t sing—"
"I’m chief. I was chosen."
"Why should choosing make any difference? Just giving orders that don’t make any sense—"

What does the excerpt indicate about Jack?

He uses kindness to get what he wants from others.

He does not have much respect for authority.

He respects intelligence in others.

He is easily distracted by the concerns of those around him.

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